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Ground Turkey & Brown Butter Sage Stuffed Pumpkins

Ground Turkey & Brown Butter Sage Stuffed Pumpkins Bliss

Experience the comforting flavors of Ground Turkey & Brown Butter Sage Stuffed Pumpkins, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pumpkins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkins
  • 4 small Sugar Pumpkins Acorn squash can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Melted butter can be used instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Diced Carrots Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 cup Diced Yellow Onion Shallots can be used for milder flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Diced Celery Optional.
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can substitute with chicken, pork, or plant-based meat.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter For brown butter sage.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Sage Dried sage can substitute.
  • 3 cups Stale French Baguette Cut into ½” cubes.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock Vegetable stock can be used.
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyère Cheese Swiss cheese can substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice off the tops of the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds. Rub insides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then roast cut-side down for 35 minutes.
  3. Sauté carrots, onions, and celery in a skillet for 5 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 7-9 minutes.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add sage and cook until butter is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  5. Combine turkey mixture with bread, brown butter sage, stock, and half the Gruyère cheese. Mix gently.
  6. Stuff the roasted pumpkins with the turkey mixture and sprinkle remaining Gruyère on top.
  7. Lower oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow stuffing to rest for 5-10 minutes before filling to prevent sogginess.

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